In this objective, children will learn how to combine two bases to build a compound word.

Over three 20-minute lessons, they will:

• Review consonants and vowel letters (including the vowel sounds that the letter y makes)
• Identify syllables in words
• Build compound words from given bases
• Investigate specific bases that can attach to more than one other base to build a range of compound words
• Learn how to build compound words independently
• Engage in practical games to reinforce learning

Resources included:

• Editable PowerPoint covering 3 lessons (20 minutes each)
• Three suggested lesson plans
• Supporting worksheets
• A range of practical activities, including a snakes and ladders board game
• Optional homework tasks
• 2 fluency activities and 1 reasoning activity (with answers)